Today I am excited to share with you my participation in Credit Card Insider’s Challenge “Splurge vs. Save” campaign!
Who says you need to spend a fortune on a fabulously chic outfit? Between bills, student loans, and a desire for travel expeditions, who has the money to spend on clothes like there’s no tomorrow? I certainly don’t. I’ve been in love with Olivia Wilde’s style for awhile now and I thought she’d be the perfect “Splurge vs. Save” inspiration.
Her Look
Dress: Ella Moss $188
Leather Moto Jacket: Unknown
Bag: Gucci ($2190)
Sneakers: Uknown
My Look
Dress: Crossroads $15
Jacket: Crossroads $30
Black Bag (that I have but totally forgot – Last seen here): Crossroads $60
Sandals: Gifted
**Keep scrolling for my chevron dress and jacket picks ALL UNDER $50
My Picks:
Dress: Charlotte Russe $25 // Overstock.com $37 // Dorothy Perkins $35
Jacket: Mango $40 // ASOS $44 // Free People $50 {sale VEGAN LEATHER)
My tips on saving:
NEVER buy something full price
WAIT till the end of the season
SURF through the sales rack
VENTURE to thrift stores in rich neighborhoods
Be AWARE of the extra savings events
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Now for the giveaway! I am co-hosting with some other fabulous bloggers to give away a $300 gift card to one of my favorite stores — J. Crew!
The giveaway is NOW until July 23rd. The more entries you complete, the more chances you have to win! Good luck!
GIVEAWAY ——- CLICK HERE FOR THE RAFFLECOPTER!
Prizes: $300 J. Crew Gift Card
Co-hosts: Lush to Blush // A Labour of Life // Comfortably Young // Notoriously Dapper // Jenn’s Blah Blah Blog // Just Peachy Blog // Miss Erin Says // alex à la mode // Pretty Thrifty // [oomph.] // Mass Musings // Southern Girl Ramblings // StushiGal Style // Simply Sinova // Skip to the Details // Prosecco & Plaid // Snippets With Alex
Organized by: Oh My Gosh Beck!
Rules: Use the Rafflecopter form to enter daily. Giveaway ends 7/23 and is open worldwide.
**Are you a blogger who wants to participate in giveaways like these to grow your blog? Click here to find out how you can join a totally awesome group of bloggers!
snippetswithalex 
This is definitely spot on!
Liz @ http://www.shoppingmycloset.com
Style Me Wednesday fashion link-up
Nice and airy! Long dress!
So cute 🙂 I actually like your look better~~
DON’T LET MY COMMENT THROUGH. I was trying to enter the giveaway and it said leave a comment so I did AND THEN I CLICKED ON THE DARN BUTTON and it said ABOUT YOUR OUTFIT. It’s decieving.
That dress is GORGEOUS! Love this look and the J.Crew inspiration! xx
I love your look!:) the striped dress is so chic!
http://www.Lorietta.cz
Definitely checking them out! Such a great alternative and the look is almost identical! 🙂 I’m trying to grow my YouTube channel, would love if you subscribed! 🙂
xo
Style Snapshot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQp988h0zko&list=UUZdwj788PWGNgrxbHzCmuQA
Woo! Look at you saving money on awesome looks, great dress!
You are such a smart shopper and great tips as well! I love this chevron dress on you and how paired it with the jacked.
Xo,
http://www.chiclyyours.com
Love the dress! Great way to save and not splurge! I’m looking forward to future posts.
http://norulejuststyle.wordpress.com/
Your dress is so cute!
Haley
haleyvalerie.com
I like yours better! So cute!
Great job recreating the look for less. Love it!
Kendra
http://closetconfections.com
My favorite thing about my outfit today is that it’s cool and comfortable – necessary since it’s 100 degrees!
I love my new shoes!
Such an amazing dress!
KARAMODE
This dress is absolutely gorgeous! I would NEVER have guessed you only paid $15 for it – another reason I love thrift shopping and consignment stores like Crossroads! Great post! 🙂
Love your maxi, Alex! And I agree… “never pay full price”! – Jackie from jackietara.com